In Belgium, the average age of merchant fleet general cargo ships by country of beneficial ownership stands at 22 years currently, a decrease of 1 years (-5.8%) compared to 2024.
Average age of merchant fleet general cargo ships by country of beneficial ownership by Belgium
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Data availability:
Regions:
298
Date range: 2011 to 2025
Points:
7,806
Measure:
Years
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Container port throughput
11,482,434
-852,491
(2023)
Merchant fleet percent of world
0.28%
-0.06%
(2025)
Shipping connectivity index annual growth
1.12%
+1.05%
(2025 Q2)
Ship recycling percentage
0%
-0.01%
(2024)
International waterway freight
43,160
-2,970
(2022)
Petrol fuel deliveries
12.77
-12.58
(2006)
Belgium General cargo ships, average age between 2011 and 2025
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 years | -1 years |
| 2024 | 23 years | +0 years |
| 2023 | 23 years | -1 years |
| 2022 | 24 years | +1 years |
| 2021 | 23 years | -0 years |
| 2020 | 23 years | +0 years |
| 2019 | 23 years | -1 years |
| 2018 | 24 years | -1 years |
| 2017 | 25 years | +2 years |
| 2016 | 23 years | +2 years |
| 2015 | 21 years | -0 years |
| 2014 | 21 years | +6 years |
| 2013 | 15 years | -0 years |
| 2012 | 15 years | -4 years |
| 2011 | 19 years |